Forwards coach Andi Kyriacou yesterday said Snyman's potential impact on Munster’s fortunes could be huge, both physically and metaphorically.

As Victoria Beckham turns 50, and the Spice Girls mark their 30th anniversary, Suzanne Harrington looks back at an era of WAGs, ladettes and page three models – and celebrates

Refreshing to have old soldier Caulfield shooting from the hip and ground control places Major Canham's plan on standby.

An ancient practice has been growing in popularity in Ireland in recent years. Now cacao is being used beyond ceremony and being touted as a healthier alternative to coffee. Nicole Glennon finds out more

Andy Farrell’s men are seeking to become the first side in the Guinness Six Nations era to complete consecutive championship clean sweeps.

With three months to go before kick-off on June 14, we pick a selection of players aged 20 or younger who look set to impress in Germany

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking shortly after Eriksson went public with his cancer diagnosis, opened the door for the Swede to spend the day as Liverpool manager.

Neville became the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup when she was selected as a television match official for the 2023 tournament in France.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is suddenly one of the most familiar faces in the world. But after a confrontation with his coach he helped clinch the Super Bowl

The availability of the trio for the trip to west Wales will be much welcomed by Munster head coach Graham Rowntree.

The double World Cup winner on childhood, global glory and the gangland violence in Cape Town he is trying to tackle.

After suffering the biggest tournament defeat since Brazil at the 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach mid-stream, the hosts lifted the trophy on Sunday.

Rassie Erasmus has returned to combining Director of Rugby and head coach duties with the Springboks in the wake of Nienaber’s departure to Leinster and he has identified Jerry Flannery as the perfect candidate to take over the defensive reins.

The Co. Carlow trainer believes there is a potential chink in the armour of the superstar horse trained less than six kilometres but a world away.

The Elephants were the story of the competition as they sacked manager Jean-Louis Gasset after a poor group-stage performance and still went on to lift the trophy.

She is a regular on red carpets around the world, but seems utterly unaffected by fame. Esther McCarthy meets the refreshingly down-to-earth Jessie Buckley

A moderate caffeine intake is linked with a lower risk of some cancers and a reduced likelihood of developing heart disease, Parkinson's and type 2 diabetes

It’s very difficult to envision anything other than another championship success for Farrell’s men.

Finlay Bealham did all that he could to put pressure on Tadhg Furlong for the starting tighthead shirt with a dominant display.

The Parkhead boss has come under fire for the Hoops' style of play this season and also for his recruitment.